Hugh Dickson Road, Colchester
East of England
£250,000
Listed on 19/10/2026
Listed on 19/10/2026
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Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedFeatures
- Garden
Description
This three-bedroom semi-detached house is in north Colchester, with access to Colchester North Station, the A12, Colchester General Hospital and nearby local amenities. The station offers direct services to London Liverpool Street. The ground floor has an entrance hall, a front-facing lounge with a brick fireplace, a kitchen overlooking the rear garden, a bathroom and a separate WC. Upstairs are three bedrooms. Outside, there is a front garden and a gated rear garden arranged over raised levels. The property is described as needing modernisation and general improvement, giving a purchaser scope to update the existing accommodation. Room measurements are provided in the listing.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This three-bedroom semi has a useful starting point: the lounge and bedrooms look clean and usable, while the older kitchen and bathroom finishes offer scope for a light, targeted update. The rear garden also has room to make a noticeable difference with clearing, refreshed paving and attention to the fencing; the listed renovation range is £6,000–£15,000.
The location is a strong part of the appeal, with North Station, the hospital and A12 access nearby. The overall score is 53/100 (D), with good fundamentals and location but a more limited overall opportunity. Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; the price and renovation figures alone do not establish the property’s resale headroom.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated but apparently functional kitchen with updated finishes.
- Modernise the older bathroom suite and finishes.
- Clear and maintain the tiered rear garden, improving the worn paving and fencing.
Key risks
None recorded.
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